Grants to Individuals to start or grow a small business including grants for women, minorities and veterans.
Grants to Wisconsin organizations and communities to support local start-up companies and emerging businesses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide investment capital to new companies in a range of industries, which wi...
Grants to Wisconsin organizations to advance economic development in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to result in long-term benefits to the organization, its members, the region or state, or its clients. F...
Grants of up to $4,500 to Wisconsin businesses for planning and development activities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for costs associated with the development of a commercialization plan or comprehen...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to support entrepreneurial development activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance business growth of startups and ent...
Tax credits to Wisconsin investment companies and individual investors to support emerging companies. The tax credits are intended to promote equity investment in technology-based businesses across the state. The tax credits are available to Angel and Venture Fund inve...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible and ope...
Loans of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the adverse economic effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The loans are intended to provide expedited funding to help support businesses during the pandemic. Eligible applicants mus...
Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Eligible uses of funds include bridge loans, working capital term loans for monthly working capital needs, professional fees, leasehold improvemen...
Grants of $5,000 to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations to provide relief from the negative financial effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Eligible uses of funds include costs and expenses, such as business overhead, working capital, and monthly debt payments...
Grants to USA public, private, and nonprofit material recovery facilities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to expand the ability of facilities to process and sort eligible packaging to ensure the widest possible access to recycling in community recycling col...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit businesses owned by individuals from disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in providing training, small loans, and technical assistance to businesses owned by women, minorities, indivi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International research and development companies to develop therapies for cystic fibrosis. Grant funds may be used to support early discovery, exploratory, and preclinical development studies as well as more advanced programs that are moving ...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International companies for research and development efforts to treat cystic fibrosis. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the development of tre...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior to app...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians working in IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development activities related to cognitive disease. Applicants must submit an LOI and new ap...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intend...
Grants of $2,500 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...
Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations to offset the costs of solar energy system installation. Funding is intended to promote the use of renewable and solar power throughout the city. Eligible applicants are located within the city limit...
Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...
Opportunity for USA Black business owners to participate in a business accelerator. The purpose of the program is to help foster entrepreneurial growth for Black business owners and facilitate their success as sellers. Successful applicants have the opportunity to rece...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...
Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for research to evaluate policies, practices, and programs that promote health equity and address structural and systemic racism. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to subm...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International software developers and companies for open-source projects and applications. Funding is intended for new and existing projects that include a technical component and add value to the XRPL ecosystem. The purpose of the program is...
Loans to USA and Puerto Rico businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to help with the recovery activities of for-profit entities and private nonprofits located in a declared disaster area. Loans can cove...
Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the esse...
Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students, and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing and...
Opportunity for USA and territories small business owners to participate in a free business development program. The 12-week program is intended to provide participants with practical skills, networking, mentorship, and the development of a customized business plan. To...
Opportunity for USA veterans with disabilities to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person reside...
Grants and in-kind assistance to Wisconsin businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, industry associations, and regional economic development organizations to increase international trade and expand export activities. The purpose of the program is to pr...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories businesses to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The purpose of the program is to enhance disaster preparedness ahead of an expected increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters and to help businesses ...
Grants to Wisconsin businesses and commercial property owners to improve the appearance of storefronts in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to support capital improvements ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on inequities in healthcare. The purpose of the program is to help expose health system failures and inequities, including those related to the Coronavirus (COVID...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on system issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices, and st...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for projects to provide technological solutions to problems in journalism. Funding is intended for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism. Collaborative projec...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to aerospace science. Applicants should contact program officers prior to applying and are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Projects are inte...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for projects to enhance Ethereum use. Eligible applicants include designers, academics, educators, developers, community organizers, and researchers. Funding is intended for...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for advanced projects to improve the use of Ethereum. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of development but is focused on projects of a more in-depth nature that would require lar...
In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA agricultural producers for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist organic farm operations that are struggling to recover from natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, unexpected life events, and other difficulties tha...
Tax credits of up to $4,500 and tax credits of up to $7,500 to USA individuals and their businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric cars, light trucks, and passenger vehicles. Credits are available for eligible newly purchased o...
Loans to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...
Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, opera...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin business owners in eligible locations to make capital improvements on commercial buildings. Applicants are required to meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve the appearance of local proper...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small businesses owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ses...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives that address global challenges. Funding is intended for innovative ideas that are in the early stages of development and that have the poten...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International companies and entities for projects to develop or demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to help develop technologies that have the potential to displace carbon-intensive technologies. The purpose ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The program is intended for early-stage entrepreneurs, includi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate ...